Question : A tree of height $h$ metres is broken by storm in such a way that its top touches the ground at a distance of $x$ metres from its root. Find the height at which the tree is broken. (Here $h>x$)
Option 1: $\frac{h^2+x^2}{2h}$ metre
Option 2: $\frac{h^2-x^2}{2h}$ metre
Option 3: $\frac{h^2+x^2}{4h}$ metre
Option 4: $\frac{h^2-x^2}{4h}$ metre
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Correct Answer: $\frac{h^2-x^2}{2h}$ metre
Solution : Given: AB = Height of tree = $h$ metre Let the height at which the tree is broken, AC = $y$ metre BC = CD = Broken part of tree = $(h – y)$ metre ∴ In ∆ ACD, AC2 + AD2 = CD2 ⇒ $y^2 + x^2 = (h – y)^2$ ⇒ $y^2 + x^2 = h^2 + y^2 – 2hy$ ⇒ $x^2 = h^2 – 2hy$ ⇒ $2hy = h^2 – x^2$ $\therefore y =\frac{h^2-x^2}{2h}$ metre Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{h^2-x^2}{2h}$ metre.
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Question : If the sides of an equilateral triangle are increased by 1 metre, then its area is increased by $\sqrt3$ sq. metre. The length of any of its sides is:
Option 1: $2$ metres
Option 2: $\frac{5}{2}$ metres
Option 3: $\frac{3}{2}$ metres
Option 4: $\sqrt3$ metres
Question : The radius of the base and curved surface area of a right cylinder are $r$ units and $4\pi rh$ square units respectively. The height of the cylinder is:
Option 1: $\frac{h}{2}$ units
Option 2: $h$ units
Option 3: $2h$ units
Option 4: $4h$ units
Question : If $x>1$ and $x+\frac{1}{x}=2\frac{1}{12}$, then the value of $x^{4}-\frac{1}{x^{4}}$ is:
Option 1: $\frac{58975}{20736}$
Option 2: $\frac{59825}{20736}$
Option 3: $\frac{57985}{20736}$
Option 4: $\frac{57895}{20736}$
Question : If $x\cos \theta -y\sin \theta =\sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}}$ and $\frac{\cos ^2{\theta }}{a^{2}}+\frac{\sin ^{2}\theta}{b^{2}}=\frac{1}{x^{2}+y^{2}},$ then the correct relation is:
Option 1: $\frac{x^{2}}{b^{2}}-\frac{y^{2}}{a^{2}}=1$
Option 2: $\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}=1$
Option 3: $\frac{x^{2}}{b^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{a^{2}}=1$
Option 4: $\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}-\frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}=1$
Question : If $x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}=194, x>0$, then find the value of $x^3+\frac{1}{x^3}+x+\frac{1}{x}$
Option 1: 76
Option 2: 66
Option 3: 56
Option 4: 46
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